In a release from the farm, Jonabell manager Jimmy Bell said, "We are extremely encouraged by Affirmed's progress. Dr. Bramlage is optimistic about the success of the procedure."
Jonabell Farm announced that Affirmed arrived back at the farm Oct. 26 and is expected to make a full recovery from ankle surgery and be ready for the start of the 2001 breeding season.The 25-year-old Triple Crown winner has his left front ankle fused by Dr. Larry Bramlage on Oct. 6. Bramlage realigned the joint, Affirmed's discomfort caused by a chronic condition that had caused ligament damage to the back of his pastern.